The internet is drawing parallels between Donald Trump's promotion of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles with Hitler's promotion of state-funded automaker, Volkswagen.

SpaceX and Tesla — have submitted letters lobbying the U.S. trade representative on Trump administration tariff policies. The letters come as Musk oversees an effort to slash federal government spending and employee headcount at the behest of President Donald Trump.

Trump told reporters he would write a check for the car, which retails for roughly $80,000, and leave it at the White House so his staff can drive it. The president also said he hopes his purchase will boost Tesla,